907. The Lieutenant appointed for physical training duties is to conduct the physical training and exercise in the flag-ship, and supervise and direct generally the gymnastic instruction of the fleet.

2. For this purpose, by direction of the Commander-in-Chief, he will visit as necessary each ship of the fleet and ascertain that the physical training is conducted in accordance with the instructions laid down in the Handbook of Physical Training.

3. He is to advise and assist the officers detailed for the supervision of the work in each ship, submitting any proposals that lie may think necessary for the improvement of the work to the Flag Captain for transmission to the Captain concerned.

4. He will do his utmost to encourage the voluntary practice of gymnastics, boxing, fencing, &c., by the officers and men.

5. He is to assemble periodically the Physical Training Instructors of the, fleet on board the flag-ship or in a shore gymnasium, in order that under his immediate supervision they may practise and keep themselves proficient in the exercises contained in the handbook, and in the proper methods of instruction.

Physical Training Instructors are not to be employed on duties which would cause interference with drills unless absolutely necessary.

6. He is to render to the Commander-in-Chief a quarterly report in manuscript to be transmitted to the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, for the Superintendent of Physical Training, stating the ships visited during the quarter; reporting upon the regular training of boys and the daily exercise of seamen and other ratings, and giving such other information as may be directed from time to time.

908. Aim of Physical Training.- Physical training is to be recognised as a means of building up a healthy and vigorous constitution in all ranks and ratings under 21 years of age. It is to be conducted in accordance with the instructions and tables set forth in the Handbook of Physical Training, and in all ships is to be carried out under the supervision of an officer of the Military Branch, if possible one who has passed through a physical training course, who is to be selected by the Captain.

2. Subordinate Officers are to be given physical instruction between 6.40 and 7.10 a.m. on all week-days. During the bathing season this instruction should be limited to 20 minutes, so as to admit of 10 minutes for a swim before dressing.

3. Ship's Company.- Physical exercise of the ship's company over 21 is to form part of the daily routine, of all men, with the exception of those over 35 years of age, in whose case the exercise is to be voluntary, and of Officers' Stewards and Cooks.

4. Officers' Stewards and Cooks.- Exercise of Officers' Stewards and Cooks is to be at the discretion of the Captain, but mess-room stewards and second stewards of messes are to be exempt.

5. Physical Efficiency generally.- Commanding Officers are to hold the divisional officers and petty officers responsible for the physical efficiency and smartness of the men of their divisions. All officers are to make themselves familiar with the system of physical training as laid down

6. Advanced Exercises.- Advanced exercises on fixed apparatus are included for purposes of recreation and variety for those whose training and development are sufficiently advanced, but men who are not proficient require the supervision of a Physical Training Instructor or of a competent officer or petty Officer.